by Terri Klass | Sep 11, 2016 | Building Trust, Compassion, Gifts and Strengths, Leadership Development, Management Development, Open-Minded
Working with many different types of leaders and organizations, it is fascinating to see both the levels of trust and distrust that exist. I sense it right away when team members have a high degree of trust for one another. There is a real feeling of camaraderie and...
by Terri Klass | Jul 8, 2016 | Change Management, Collaborative Leadership, Gifts and Strengths, Goal Setting, Leadership Development, Management Development
I’ve heard the saying that “collaboration is the new teamwork” but what does that really mean? Most of the workplaces I partner with contain many interconnected teams that live by their goals and deadlines. Each team is very focused, not always caring all that much...
by Terri Klass | Jul 3, 2016 | Compassion, Gifts and Strengths, Leadership Brand, Leadership Development, leadership qualities, Open-Minded
In the United States we celebrate our independence on July 4th. Being independent can mean many things depending on your leadership perspective. It can mean following through on your most passionate dream or making a decision that works for you only. It could call on...
by Terri Klass | Jun 5, 2016 | Collaborative Leadership, Core Values, Gifts and Strengths, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, leadership qualities
Leadership is comprised of an abundance of imperfection. We work in imperfect environments with imperfect choices. Our team members and colleagues are imperfect human beings. Our bosses and their bosses are imperfect leaders attempting to set agendas and direction...
by Terri Klass | Dec 27, 2015 | Career Development, Gifts and Strengths, Goal Setting, Influential Leader, Leadership Development, Management Development
As a corporate trainer, I am continuously going into organizations to help managers grow their leadership skills. I usually ask the senior leaders what type of skills they want me to focus on and what are their biggest concerns regarding the leadership gaps. The...
by Terri Klass | Nov 30, 2015 | Advice on Millennials, Collaborative Leadership, Gifts and Strengths, Leadership Development
“They’re just lazy with no work ethic.” “They’re way too bossy to listen to.” “All they care about is being promoted.” “They think that staying late every night is what is necessary.” Do any of these statements ring a bell with you? Have you ever heard any of your...
